50 m. ago Major incident declared as firefighters battle large blaze in North York Moors Park

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said the fire had spread to cover five square kilometres and 20 pumps were at the scene

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51 m. ago Trump announces he will host Kennedy Center Honors as he bashes other award shows for being ‘political’: Live updates

Troops spotted at Armory and Washington Monument as president’s crime crackdown got underway

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75 m. ago Major milestone for Dalgety Bay pump track as plans are submitted to council

Ambitious plans for a new community pump track in Dalgety Bay have reached a major milestone with the official submission of a planning application - but the volunteer Trust behind it need your support

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77 m. ago Venus Williams, 45, will be oldest US Open singles entrant in 44 years

Williams to play first slam singles since 2023Oldest US Open singles entrant since 1981Seven-time major champ won in 2000, 2001Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam singles at the US Open after a two-year absence, having received a wildcard invitation Wednesday to compete at Flushing Meadows at age 45.Williams will be the oldest singles entrant at the tournament since Renee Richards played there at 47 in 1981, according to the International Tennis Federation. Continue reading...

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94 m. ago PS Plus Extra and Premium August 2025 games announced as Marvel's Spider

PS Plus subscribers are in for a real treat as Sony is set to drop some fantastic titles as part of the PS Plus Extra and Premium August 2025 roster

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2 h. ago Seth Meyers on Trump’s cognitive test: ‘The written version of a boxing referee holding up three fingers’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump bragging about his intellect again as he prepares for a summit with Putin in AlaskaLate-night hosts talked about Donald Trump’s rambling Truth Social posts and Taylor Swift’s new album announcement. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Tricky new questions learner drivers will need to answer in theory test

The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency has announced that driver theory test will include questions on CPR and defibrillators for the first time starting next year

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2 h. ago Downton Abbey star bags role in major Disney Plus drama about youngest female billionaire

The film will air on Disney+ from September 19 and follows recent college grad Whitney as she breaks into the male-dominated tech industry

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2 h. ago Patrick Kielty's family 'knew Cat Deeley marriage was over' after major event

The family of Patrick Kielty have been left fuming following the end of his marriage to presenter Cat Deeley, as they have been left disappointed by a pivotal moment

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2 h. ago Christine McGuinness makes Paddy McGuinness confession as she opens up on dating struggles

Christine McGuinness has defended Paddy McGuinness, describing how "he was getting a really hard time in the press" when the couple announced their separation.

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2 h. ago Travel chaos as major motorway closes after lorry bursts into flames

National Highways said it was forced to shut the road in both directions between Junction 29 for Romford and Junction 30 for the crossing after a HGV "fully laden with car tyres" caught fire.

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2 h. ago Scottish students can now earn a Mickey Mouse Degree at 'Disney University'

Scotland's prestigious universities offer a wide array of courses, from the University of Glasgow's 'Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime' to modules at the University of Edinburgh exploring witchcraft, but have you ever considered getting a Micky Mouse Degree from "Disney University"? With SQA results announced earlier this month, thousands of Scottish students will be making big decisions about their futures when it comes to further education, and now a “Mickey Mouse Degree” is also an option on the table.

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3 h. ago Bipartisan group plans to bring Epstein victims to capital to speak out on files and push Congress to release them

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna announced they will hold a press conference with Epstein survivors

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3 h. ago Major lorry fire closes M25 in both directions as smoke and flames fill the sky

Delays have already reached up to an hour, with disruption expected to impact rush-hour traffic.

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3 h. ago BREAKING Major UK high street retailer Claire's on brink of collapse with 281 shops set to close

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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3 h. ago Major UK high street retailer Claire's on brink of collapse with 281 shops set to close

A spokesperson for the accessory shop Claire's said 'this decision, while difficult, is part of our broader effort to protect the long-term value of Claire's across all markets'

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3 h. ago Every single Easter egg Taylor Swift dropped about new album The Life of a Showgirl

Swifties were sent into meltdown on Tuesday when Taylor Swift announced she would soon be releasing her 12th studio album - The Life of a Showgirl.

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3 h. ago Glam footballer Madelene Wright announces next career step as fans hail 'baddie'

Glam footballer Madelene Wright is on the move again after becoming a free-agent earlier in the summer - and she has now signed for a new club as fans hailed the 'baddie'

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4 h. ago David Beckham makes 'family' statement after Brooklyn Beckham vow renewal snub

David Beckham has taken to social media to make a "family" announcement after missing his son Brooklyn Beckham and daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz-Beckham renew their vows

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4 h. ago The Saturdays bandmates Rochelle Humes and Frankie Bridge give a major clue that they have ended their 'feud'

The former bandmates became friends in childhood, both finding fame in S Club Juniors before joining Una Healy, Mollie King and Vanessa White in The Saturdays.

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